From White Australia to Woomera: The Story of Australian Immigration by James Jupp

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Stamps and writing on synopsis page, otherwise interior is still very good.

In this book, Australia's leading specialist on migration, James Jupp, surveys the changes in policy over the last thirty years since the seismic shift away from the White Australia Policy to the turn of the 21st century.

Along the way, the author considers the history of the White Australia Policy, compares the achievements of the Fraser, Hawke and Keating governments, considers the establishment of the 'institutions' of multiculturalism and ethnicity, and then the waves of attacks on multiculturalism.

It critically examines the impact of economic rationalism on migration choices, the environmentalist challenges to migration, and the influence of Pauline Hanson and One Nation.

Most importantly, the vexed issue of refugees and asylum seekers is covered in great depth. (back cover)